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Vulnerability DatabaseGHSA-rcv7-4w2m-gj9v

GHSA-rcv7-4w2m-gj9v
JavaScript vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

The vulnerability GHSA-rcv7-4w2m-gj9v affects the npm package 'sj-tw-test-security' and was discovered as a malicious package containing harmful code. The issue was published to the GitHub Advisory Database on September 3, 2020, and last updated on January 9, 2023. All versions of the package (>= 0.0.0) are affected, and there are no patched versions available (GitHub Advisory).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a Critical severity rating with a CVSS score of 9.8. The CVSS v3 base metrics indicate Network attack vector, Low attack complexity, No privileges required, No user interaction needed, Unchanged scope, and High impact on Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-506 (GitHub Advisory).

Impact

The malicious package downloads and executes a script that creates a reverse shell in the system, potentially giving attackers complete control over the compromised system. Any computer with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, with all secrets and keys potentially exposed to unauthorized parties (GitHub Advisory).

Exploitability

The package is inherently malicious and requires no special conditions for exploitation. It automatically downloads and runs malicious code upon installation, making it highly exploitable with no user interaction required (GitHub Advisory).

Mitigation and workarounds

There are no patches available for this vulnerability as the package is intentionally malicious. The recommended mitigation steps include: immediately removing the package from affected systems, rotating all secrets and keys stored on compromised computers from a different, secure system. However, it's important to note that removing the package may not eliminate all malicious software installed during the compromise (GitHub Advisory).

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